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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,977.80, 322,888.34 and 126,547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,977.80, 322,888.34 and 126,547.96 is: 174,635.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,977.80 : 322,888.34 = 126,547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,977.80/322,888.34 = 126,547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,977.80x = 322,888.34 × 126,547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,977.80x = 40,860,860,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,860,860,734.79/233,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,635.63

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